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Scappoose adopts formal compensation packages for meals and small tokens after state ethics guidance
Summary
After an Oregon Government Ethics Commission advisory, the council approved a series of resolutions formalizing small, non-monetary compensation (meals, shirts, pens) for the mayor, councilors, staff and appointed officials to align with ethics guidance.
The Scappoose City Council adopted multiple resolutions on July 21 establishing official compensation packages for city officials and volunteers to cover modest, non-monetary items such as meals at meetings, refreshments, shirts and similar items.
City Manager Ben Mergener told council the action responded to an Oregon Government Ethics Commission advisory that described in-kind items provided to public…
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